The distance between Palm Cove and Hervey Bay is around 1,474km (916 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Palm Cove to Hervey Bay by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hervey Bay → Palm Cove if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB).
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+ 2 othersTake the bus to Hervey Bay.
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There are several options for getting from Palm Cove to Hervey Bay by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$215 ($145) and will take around 23h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$820 ($555).
The distance between Palm Cove and Hervey Bay is around 1,474km (916 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,208km (750 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Palm Cove and Hervey Bay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Palm Cove to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx A$820 ($555).
The cheapest way to travel between Palm Cove and Hervey Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$215 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Palm Cove and Hervey Bay. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palm Cove and Hervey Bay. It typically takes around 23h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Palm Cove to Hervey Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cairns Central Terminus and Hervey Bay. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 25m.
Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Palm Cove and Hervey Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Palm Cove and Hervey Bay. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Hervey Bay (HVB) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Palm Cove to Hervey Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Palm Cove to Hervey Bay typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Hervey Bay (HVB).
The closest major airport to Hervey Bay is Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Hervey Bay. Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Palm Cove and Hervey Bay. The distance is around 1,474km (916 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palm Cove to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around A$820 ($555).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 55m | A$820($555) | every 20 mins | 1,668km (1,036 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 23h 25m | A$215($145) | once daily | 1,596km (992 miles) |
Bus to Hervey Bay | 24h 15m | A$245($165) | once daily | 1,605km (997 miles) |
Drive | 19h 45m | A$280($190) | on demand | 1,474km (916 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hervey Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.